The terms informative communication and informatory communication have different definitions and functions in Rowan's Theory of Informatory and Explanatory Communication

Indicate whether the statement is true or false


True

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Maria asked one of her classmates, Tonya, to explain how to do an assignment that was due in class for next week. Tonya responded by saying, "Um, I really don't know

I guess you are supposed to just write an essay about your future plans and stuff like that." What are the words in italics called? A. confusion phrases B. inarticulates C. ambiguities D. none of the above

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People who live in colder areas of the _________ United States tend to be less verbally dramatic, socially isolated, and authoritarian than those who live in ______ states.

a. northern; southern b. southern; western c. eastern; northern d. western; eastern

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When her group members asked Sally if she was upset, she answered in a very tense and clipped tone, "I'm perfectly fine." The group did not believe her. This illustrates which principle of nonverbal communication?

A. People cannot stop sending messages. B. When verbals and nonverbals contradict, people believe the nonverbal. C. Nonverbal behaviors are ambiguous. D. All of the answers are correct. E. None of the answers is correct.

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What are two ways to be an ethical informative speaker?

What will be an ideal response?

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